There are 4 ways to get from Malate to Ermita by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Quirino Station to Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1
9 min₱18–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from A.Mabini, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, ManilaBlumentritt - Libertad via Sta. Cruz, Mabini / ...
11 min₱15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malate to Ermita3.1 km
3 min₱95–120Walk
- Take the foot from Malate to Ermita2.4 km
29 min
Malate to Ermita by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malate to Ermita is to train which costs ₱18 - ₱22 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Malate to Ermita is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₱95 - ₱120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from A.Mabini, Manila and arriving at Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Quirino Station station and arriving at Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Malate and Ermita is 3 km.
The best way to get from Malate to Ermita without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs ₱18 - ₱22.
The train from Quirino Station to Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1 takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Malate to Ermita bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from A.Mabini, Manila station.
Malate to Ermita train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from Quirino Station.
The best way to get from Malate to Ermita is to train which takes 9 min and costs ₱18 - ₱22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱15 - ₱24 and takes 11 min.
What companies run services between Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines and Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines?
Light rail Transit Authority operates a train from Quirino Station to Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱18–22 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from A.Mabini, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₱15–24 and the journey takes 11 min.
- Phone
- +63 (2) 8647-3452
- pro@lrta.gov.ph
- Website
- lrta.gov.ph
Train from Quirino Station to Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱18–22
- Website
- https://www.lrta.gov.ph/
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- ncr@ltfrb.gov.ph
- Website
- ltfrb.gov.ph
Bus from A.Mabini, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱15–24
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ₱95–120
MGE Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3636096
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Dollar Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 9212383
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Malate to Ermita bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila station.
Malate to Ermita train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1.
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